Police responding to fatal motorcycle collision at Sunshine Coast

A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a car at Bald Knob this afternoon.

Early investigations suggest the motorcycle was travelling along Bald Knob Road when it collided with a four-wheel-drive travelling in the opposite direction.

Members of the public provided first aid to the 61-year-old Browns Plains man, however he later died at the scene.

Two women, both aged 18, in the four-wheel-drive were not physically injured.

Investigations into the circumstances of the crash have commenced.

The number of rider fatalities this year is more than double than the same period last year.

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If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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